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2021.r33 Peter Jackson‘s: The Beatles - Get Back. Days 1-3, January 2-6, 1969

WTWF starts its deep dive into the new production from Disney+, Peter Jackson and the Beatles.    This week, the first three days as presented in part one of the new feature.   A new year, a soundstage (paid for by another production), four Beatles, Michael Lindsay-Hogg, Glyn Johns and Mal Evans in search of some chairs.     Is it any wonder the disagreements move from subtext to screen.

2021.b03 Peter Jackson‘s: The Beatles - Get Back. First impressions. pt.2

Part two of the WTWF (and "Winter of Discontent") first look at Peter Jackson's: The Beatles - Get Back.     Stick around as Jon will soon return, and we will begin our deep dive into the days of their lives.

2021.b02 Peter Jackson‘s: The Beatles - Get Back. First impressions. pt.1

Happy Thanksgiving everybody.    Jon spent the holiday with family, so we will wait for the forthcoming "Deep Dive" to hear his thoughts.     In the meantime, I was joined by Nick Anthony of the "Winter of Discontent" podcast (Nagras, nagras and more nagras!) for our first impressions of the nearly eight hours that is "The Beatles: Get Back".     Part two will be arriving as soon as I can make it happen.

2021.r32 Let It Be and spring 1969

Jon and I talk a bit about the original Michael Lindsay-Hogg "Let It Be" and the comings and goings of the Beatles in the studio as Ringo began work on "The Magic Christian".     George Martin, Glyn Johns production and overdubs were the order of the day, making one wonder if they were continuing on from January, moving on to the next project or still figuring it all out.

2021.r31 Let It Be SDE - Disc 3 (Rehearsals and Apple Jams)

Week 4 of the WTWF review of the Let It Be Superdeluxeedition.     This week, Disc 3:     Rehearsals and Apple Jams.      Quite different from George Harrison's "Apple Jams".     Eric Clapton is only whispered about here, John's safety net if George doesn't return.    Have a sit, pull up a bowl of cauliflower with cheese sauce, and let us know what you think of what we thing.     All through the day....

2021.r30 Let It Be SDE - Disc 2 (Apple Sessions)

Week 3 of the WTWF look at the "Let It Be" SDE box.     This week, Apple Sessions.       Chat and sessions from January 1969.     The Beatles are working on their next project with the start date on filming for "The Magic Christian" looming.     Jams, recording sessions on EMI's portable in the basement and more!

2021.r29 Let It Be SDE - Disc 4 (Glyn Johns Mix)

Continuing our look at the "Let It Be" box set.     This week, a bit of recap on the history of the "Get Back" LP.     Glyn Johns mixes, radio airplay, bootlegs and other artifacts from 1969.     We then follow this up with a look at Disc 4.     We ponder the mystery of the "Japanese mixes", and discuss how an unreleased, unmastered tape went on to become something nearly as well-known as Phil Spector's "overproduction".

2021.r28 Let It Be SDE - Discs 1 and 5 (The EP)

The "Giles Martin" Let It Be is finally here!     This week Jon and I start our dive into the project with the remix of the main record (*waving fist at Phil Spector*) and the EP.     More to come as we do our usual thorough job on the fun and excitement to be found within the bits of cardboard.

2021.c08 The Beatles, Vaudeville and George Formby (2019) -- Martin Quibell

A repost of our first visit with Martin Quibell from 2019.     More ukuleles and banjoleles than you can shake a stick at!     Remember, The ukulele is a type of lute class that is quickly becoming the primary choice of instrument for musicians everywhere.

2021.r27 Get Back Trailer analysis and breakdown.

Kit O'Toole - the Queen of All Beatles Media (Talk More Talk), and Martin Quibell (Pods Like Us) join the show this week as we go deeper in-depth on the trailer to the forthcoming Peter Jackson's "The Beatles: Get Back" than some might have thought possible.    Roll on November!